I lived there (Howard AFB) from ‘76-79 and went back last year for first time in 30 years. I turn 40 next month, so I have a way to go until retirement, but Panama would be on my list if I retired today. I walked all over Panama City at all hours and had no problems. The dollar still goes far there and the US dollar is still the official currency. I met a 70 year old retiree who had his hip replaced there for 10k cash. My 65 year old friend had the same operation and Medicare was billed 250K.
RE: hip replacement cost.....THAT is what will happen if we get Obozo Care....major surgeries will happen elsewhere...